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Biography
Upendra Rao known mononymously as Upendra, is an Indian film actor, director, producer, screenwriter, lyricist and playback singer who works primarily in Kannada cinema. He started his film career as a writer and an assistant director with actor and film director Kashinath. His first directorial venture was Tharle Nan Maga (1992). He is currently one of the highest paid directors and actors in the Kannada cinema industry.
Awards & recognition
- Filmfare Awards South
Filmography12 titles
The Rana Daggubati Show
as Self
as Self
Uppi 2
2015as Neenu / Naanu
2015as Neenu / Naanu
H2O
2002
2002
Shhh!
1993as Mahadevu
1993as Mahadevu
S/O Satyamurthy
2015as Devaraj Naidu
2015as Devaraj Naidu
Upendra
1999as Naanu
1999as Naanu
Coolie
2025as Kaleesha
2025as Kaleesha
Satyam
2008as Manickvel
2008as Manickvel
Andhra King Taluka
2025as Surya Kumar
2025as Surya Kumar
Om
1995Director, Story, Writer
1995Director, Story, Writer
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
2024as Self
2024as Self
Kabzaa
2023as Arkeshwara
2023as Arkeshwara